Notice of Intent to Sole Source: OWCP Medical Bill Processing

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
ACQ-25-0259-Update-2
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Virginia, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation (OWCP) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for medical bill processing services to Acentra Health, LLC. The notice was published on June 2, 2025, with a response deadline of June 4, 2025. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source award when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. Acentra Health, located in McLean, VA, will be the sole contractor for this medical bill processing initiative. The contract is classified under NAICS Code 524298 with a size standard of $30,500,000.00.

The primary objective of this contract is to support OWCP's medical bill processing operations, including centralized mailroom and call center activities, disability compensation program administration, and comprehensive bill processing. The Period of Performance will span 48 months, consisting of a 12-month base period followed by three additional option periods. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit a capabilities statement to the point of contact, Emily Bear (bear.emily.e@dol.gov), no later than June 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The contractor will be responsible for processing bills, managing inquiries, handling adjustments, authorizing services, resolving suspense issues, maintaining provider enrollment, and processing appeals for OWCP programs. It is explicitly noted that this notice is not a competitive solicitation, and no phone calls will be accepted. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the non-competitive award after reviewing any submitted capabilities statements.

Notice text

The Department of Labor, on behalf of the Office of Worker’s Compensation (OWCP), intends to negotiate and award a Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract for workers’ compensation medical bill processing to Acentra Health, LLC (Acentra), 1600 Tysons Blvd Ste 1000, McLean, VA 22102, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 which states, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”

Medical bill processing services include tasks such as supporting centralized mailroom and call center activities, administering disability compensation programs, and processing bills using one centralized process with customization. The contractor will process bills, respond to all inquiries regarding bills, requests for adjustments, authorization of services, suspense resolution, provider enrollment and maintenance, and appeals processing for OWCP programs. The Period of Performance will consist of a 12-month base period, one 12-month option period, and two 6-month option periods, beginning 07/01/2025.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 524298 with the Size Standard of $30,500,000.00.

This notice of intent to award a Sole Source contract is not a request for competitive quotes.  THERE WILL BE NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.  PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The point of contact for this action is Emily Bear – Contracting Officer, who can be reached at: bear.emily.e@dol.gov.  Interested parties may express their interest and provide a capabilities statement NLT June 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM (EST). A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source: OWCP Medical Bill Processing Original Pre-Solicitation

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